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How to assess your financial readiness to buy a condo

Buying a Home

How to assess your financial readiness to buy a condo

Take stock of your assets and debts

Buying a Home

Buying a home in 10 steps — Buying a home in 10 steps

Homes.com helps you find your community, navigate the mortgage process, negotiate an offer and seal the deal.

Dec 11, 2025

How to finance a home in 8 steps — How to finance a home in 8 steps

Follow these steps from financial readiness and budgeting to underwriting and closing.

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How to find the best buyer's agent for your home purchase — How to find the best buyer's agent for your home purchase

Research, compile a list of candidates and do due diligence in interviewing and vetting.

Nov 24, 2025

A glossary of essential terms for homebuyers — A glossary of essential terms for homebuyers

Understanding the jargon can clear up potential confusion.

Nov 25, 2025

Selling a Home

Selling a home in 10 steps — Selling a home in 10 steps

Homes.com helps you get your place show-ready, hire an agent, negotiate offers, and seal the deal.

Dec 18, 2025

Essential repair records sellers should gather before listing — Essential repair records sellers should gather before listing

Here's what you need to show buyers to document home's maintenance history.

Dec 11, 2025

A 10-step guide for selling a distressed property — A 10-step guide for selling a distressed property

From listing it 'as is' to auctions, the owners of undesirable homes have several options.

Oct 08, 2025

Open house prep checklist for sellers — Open house prep checklist for sellers

Final steps to take before buyers see your home.

Nov 28, 2025

Local Insights

Don’t slip up: Experts offer tips for winter roof clearing — Don’t slip up: Experts offer tips for winter roof clearing

People should consider collapse warning signs and their roof shapes.

Nov 20, 2025

What to consider when choosing a rental location — What to consider when choosing a rental location

Lifestyle, commute time and school districts are factors in your decision.

Dec 18, 2025

Moving survival kit: Essential items to have before unpacking — Moving survival kit: Essential items to have before unpacking

Here’s what you'll need the first few days while you're still living in boxes.

Oct 21, 2025

10 ways to fit in like a true Omahan — 10 ways to fit in like a true Omahan

10 ways to fit in like a true Omahan

Dec 02, 2025

Architectural Styles

For some buyers, Georgian homes offer lasting appeal — For some buyers, Georgian homes offer lasting appeal

These rational, highly symmetrical homes were popular in the 18th century.

Nov 24, 2025

What makes an Italianate home such a chef's kiss — What makes an Italianate home such a chef's kiss

These homes are known for ornate cornices, bracketed roofs and narrow windows.

Nov 12, 2025

Wondering whether it's a Second Empire home? Just look at the roof. — Wondering whether it's a Second Empire home? Just look at the roof.

These 19th-century homes evoked modernity and innovation.

Nov 07, 2025

The humble Chicago bungalow is more than a century old and still beloved — The humble Chicago bungalow is more than a century old and still beloved

The city’s small brick houses with low-pitched roofs evolved from their California cousin.

Aug 28, 2025

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